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WPT Set to Return to Spain

WPT appoint Europe’s most popular and respected Tournament Director Thomas Kremser to run the tournament.

Thursday 15th May 2008



Kicking off all-new action in Season VII, World Poker Tour returns to Casino Barcelona next week for the second WPT Spanish Championship.

Held from 21st – 27th May, the Second WPT Spanish Championships features a €5000 + 300 main event beginning at Casino Barcelona on 23rd May and concluding with the final table 27th May, which will not be filmed for television. There are two starting days for this tournament, and the top seven players will receive WPT Player of the Year points for Season VII.

The main event is expected to draw a strong field of players, including Finland s Juha Helppi as well as poker professional and face of the WPT Poker-Made Millionaire, Antonio 'The Magician' Esfandiari.

His arrival in Spain is on the heels of his latest poker success, placing eighth at the EPT Grand Final this spring, earning him a cool €168,000.

'Since the moment I left Barcelona two years ago, I have waited for the opportunity to return,” said Esfandiari. “It is such a beautiful city with incredible history - you couldn’t ask for a better backdrop for an international WPT tournament. The Spanish Championship drew a tough field last year, and I expect the competition to be even bigger and better this Season,' added the pro.

 


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